For France

Nothing I say can make the fear and the pain go away. But you are not alone. The world grieves with you and empathizes with you. America has stood where you are standing, watching our Twin Towers crumble at the hands of terrorists. Know that my prayers and the prayers of millions of people around the world go out to you right now. Evil will not triumph. It never has in the past which is why it keeps trying to win. May this tragedy be overcome, may the evildoers be vanquished, and may peace and comfort reign in your hearts and in your nation once more.